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The built environment exerts a continuous and profound influence on human physiology, psychology and social interaction. However, architectural practice has historically lacked an empirical framework to systematically integrate neuroscientific principles into its design process. Professor Eve Edelstein will elucidate how the flourishing domain of Neuro-Architecture can be applied to create environments that measurably enhance health, wellbeing, equity, and cognitive performance.
Drawing upon research and practice, Professor Edelstein will introduce how Translational Design, a pioneering methodology she developed, bridges this critical gap. The talk will present case studies from real-world research and built projects, demonstrating how her clinical background with advanced research and immersive simulations directly inform architectural solutions. Novel wearable 4D Eye and EEG tracking systems have demonstrated how 'AI for Architectural Intelligence' can move the design professions beyond intuition to quantify the human experience of design. The implications of this work are far-reaching, offering actionable strategies for architects, educators, researchers, policymakers and public health professionals to shape a healthier, more responsive built world across all sectors of society.
